Dear Colleagues,
I’m writing to invite you to a talk by Roosevelt Montas, Director for the Center of Core Curriculum at Columbia University. The event will take place on Thursday, September 28, at 4:30 pm in the Esch-Hurvis Room of the WCC.
Roosevelt’s talk “The Task of Liberal Education Today” will reflect on the place of liberal education in the undergraduate curriculum. What does the current moment in the history of higher education and in the history the country demand of liberal educators? What is the relationship between college education and civic culture? How do we respond to the rapid changes affecting higher education and society more broadly?
After the talk, there will be time for discussion and Q&A. I’ve heard Roosevelt speak several times and he’s thoughtful, generous, and engaging. I’m hoping this will be an opportunity for faculty and staff to continue discussions about why we value critical thought and liberal thinking and what it means to be teaching Freshman Studies right now. Refreshments will be provided.
Hope to see you there!
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Carlson
Associate Professor of Art History
Director of Freshman Studies